Basic Pound Cake

This wonderfully rich and buttery treat with its golden brown crust was called "pound cake" because the original recipe contained one pound each of butter, eggs, sugar, and flour. The recipe has been tweaked over the years yet the cake remains a delicious after-meal standby. You can enjoy a plain slice, with just a dusting of powdered sugar, or with whipped cream on the side!

Prep Time

15 mins

Cooking Time

1 hr 15 mins

Ready In

1 hr 30 mins

Yield

1

Cuisine

Others

Cooking Method

Bake

Basic Pound Cake Ingredients

1 cup butter, room temperature

1/2 cup shortening

3 cups granulated sugar, sifted

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

6 pieces eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How to Make Basic Pound Cake

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream butter and shortening. Gradually add the sugar then the cream cheese. Alternately add the flour and eggs, ending with the flour. Stir in vanilla extract. Mix well.

Pour batter into a greased 8-by-8-inch square pan.

Bake at 325ºF for 75 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Transfer to a rack to cool completely.Time-saving tip Use store-bought pound cake for any of the following recipes. Or you can easily multiply the basic recipe, keep it in the fridge, and consume throughout the week.